Medvedev to come for SCO summit in Astana
Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev will take part in the Anniversary meeting of the Council of Heads of the SCO member-states in Astana.
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev meets Russia’s metal tycoon Oleg Deripaska
They discussed partnership of Samruk-Energo [state-run power company of Kazakhstan] and RUSAL, the world's largest aluminium and alumina producer, at the Bogatyr coal mine in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan and Russia to benefit from OPEC break-up
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC is about to fall apart.
BTA Bank won trade center in Moscow region in court
Russian real estate development company RTM transferred the project of a trade center in Odintsovo to BTA Bank on the account of its debts.
Russia temporarily provided orbital slot for KazSat-2
Kazakhstan and Russia signed a treaty on the use of an orbital slot for KazSat-2 satellite.
One third of Russian citizens consider Kazakhstan the most Russia-friendly
Russian citizens included Kazakhstan into the list of top 5 Russia-friendly countries.
Air Astana launched new flights to Georgia and Russia
Kazakhstan national air company Air Astana launched new flights Almaty-Tbilisi and Almaty-Samara on June 2.
Rusagrotrans and Kaztemirtrans to establish a JV to jointly transport grain
The JV with a capital of $90 million will be established on a parity basis. The railway car fleet will make up 10 000 railway cars.
Timur Kulibayev to be considered candidate to the Board of Directors of Russia’s Gazprom
The proposal is voiced. It has to be considered by Gazprom. I have given my consent. Thus, I will be looking forward to elections: Kulibayev
Russia’s Sberbank outlines conditions to purchase BTA
“Should Kazakhstan accept the conditions, the deal will be closed”, Sberbank Chief Executive German Gref.
KazSat-2 communications satellite to be sent to Baikonur May 30
It was to supplement the KazSat 1 satellite, but will now replace Kazsat 1 due to the complete loss of the first satellite.
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Massimov meets Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Viktor Khristenko
The sides discussed prospects of the bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Russia supports Marchenko as candidate to head IMF
Official Moscow supports the candidacy of Gregory Marchenko to lead IMF: Aleksei Kudrin.
Over 400 Russian enterprises registered in Kazakhstan for the last few months
A positive result of the Customs Union is growth of Russian direct investments by 0.5%: . Zhanar Aitzhanova, Minister for Economic Integration.
Kazakhstan ahead of Russia in Competitiveness Rankings
According to Swiss business-school, Kazakhstan is ranked 36th in the 2011 World Competitiveness Rankings, while Russia is 49th.
Kazakhstan has bright prospects within the Customs Union: Sberbank Chief Executive German Gref
One of the major tasks of the Government is to help maintain the competition, he believes.
CU to effect share of Russian franchises in Kazakhstan
The share of Russian franchises in the Kazakh market will significantly increase amid intensification of interaction in the Customs Union.
Issues over KPO may take longer than planned: LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov
Kazakhstan has a number of requirements to be considered by the consortium. There are mutual commitments (…) the negotiations process is constructive: Mr. Alekperov.
Gas prices may raise in Kazakhstan by 2015
Significant raise of gas prices is possible in several regions of Kazakhstan by 2015: Timur Kulibayev.
Investment climate in Kazakhstan favors long-term projects: LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov
We are among the first investors to inject their money to this country. The Company is involved in a total of 9 projects. Investments make up $6 billion: Mr. Alekperov.